1. About us

The program consists of five main components -

 

• Hands Up Surveys - Regular online surveys track the number of students arriving at school by different forms of transport. Students enjoy being surveyed and this encourages students to be active on the way to and from school. To take part in the hands up survey and to be in the running for great prizes register here.

 

• Improving Riding Skills - Develops confidence in both parents and students. We can provide volunteers to assist with your Bike Ed course, provide contacts for Bike Ed Instructor training and contacts for companies who will run the Bike Ed for you. 

 

• Events - Ride2School Day in March and the Walk and Wheel-A-Thon in October. We provide the resources so that you can run your own events. Events are a great way to spark the interest of non riders and walkers, showing them how easy, fun and energizing it is to be active on the way to and from school.

 

• Facilities - Bike sheds, school crossings, bike paths, traffic calming treatments and quiet neighborhood routes all help to promote riding and walking to school by providing a safer environment around the school. We have developed resources to allow you to assess your school's needs and to help you initiate necessary changes. 

 

• Schools Coordinator consultation - Expert assistance can be gained from our Ride2School staff over the phone or in person.

 

Two different options for taking part

 

Do It Yourself - Assess your schools needs, decide which parts of the program you would like to implement and use the resources available on our website.

 

Coordinator Directed - With the expert assistance of a Schools Coordinator you could become a Ride2School Partner School. To find out more click here.

Ride2school Program flyer